--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We must remember that in time of war what…" description: "\"We must remember that in time of war what is said on the enemy's side of the front is always propaganda and what is said on our side of the front is tr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/walter-lippmann-1083_causes_we-must-remember-that-in-time-of-war-wha_650857.jpg" --- # We must remember that in time of war what is said on the… ![“We must remember that in time of war what is said on the enemy's side of the front is always propaganda and what is said on our side of the front is truth and righteousness, the cause of humanity and a crusade for peace.” quote by Walter Lippmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/walter-lippmann-1083_causes_we-must-remember-that-in-time-of-war-wha_650857.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/walter-lippmann-1083_causes_we-must-remember-that-in-time-of-war-wha_650857.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4ae/walter-lippmann-1083_causes_we-must-remember-that-in-time-of-war-wha_650857.jpg) > “We must remember that in time of war what is said on the enemy's side of the front is always propaganda and what is said on our side of the front is truth and righteousness, the cause of humanity and a crusade for peace.” [Walter Lippmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-lippmann/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. In war, each side frames narratives to support its agenda, labeling the opponent’s truth as propaganda. **In simple terms:** War narratives are biased. Key Takeaway Question the source of information. Themes propaganda truth war ethics Mood skeptical critical Type philosophical reflective When to use this quote - military conflict - political speech - news reporting Key Concepts information warfare media bias Questions to Reflect On - How do you verify wartime claims? - What role does media play in shaping perception? 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